Kolcraft Recalls 1 Million Play Yards Due to Fall Hazard
Aqua-Leisure Industries Recalls 4 million Inflatable Baby Floats Due to Drowning Hazard
Applica Consumer Products Inc. Recalls Black & Decker® Spacemaker™ Coffeemakers Due to Burn Hazard
Laceration Hazard Prompts Recall by Starbucks of Coffee Grinders
Outdoor Play Sets Sold Exclusively at Toys "R" Us Recalled by Step2® Due to Fall Hazard; Swings Can Break
Samsung Recalls to Upgrade Certain Cell Phones; Could Fail to Reach Emergency 911 in a No-Service Area
Bunn-O-Matic Recalls Single Cup Tea/Coffeemakers Due to Burn Hazard
HP Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
Folding Toy Beach Chairs Recalled by Build-A-Bear Workshop Due to Laceration Hazard
Composite Decks Recalled by Louisiana-Pacific; Decks Can Deteriorate and Break, Posing Fall Hazard
Friday, July 17, 2009
Thursday, July 16, 2009
PETITION: Stop the Home Valuation Code of Conduct
"Petition to stop the Home Valuation Code of Conduct.
In the past few weeks, we’ve talked about the new appraisal rules and how they’re impacting our business. Now, here’s a video explaining the situation more in-depth along with a petition to ask the House to enact an 18 month moratorium on the HVCC (in the form of House Bill 3044)
http://www.hvccpetition.com/Video.aspx"
In the past few weeks, we’ve talked about the new appraisal rules and how they’re impacting our business. Now, here’s a video explaining the situation more in-depth along with a petition to ask the House to enact an 18 month moratorium on the HVCC (in the form of House Bill 3044)
http://www.hvccpetition.com/Video.aspx"
Monday, July 13, 2009
Do You Have Above Average Credit?
"Do you Have Above-Average Credit?
Forty-two percent of U.S. consumers have credit scores between 550 and 699. As a result, these consumers typically don’t qualify for preferred interest rates and, depending on their overall credit profile, they may not even qualify for certain loans and credit cards. The primary challenge is that most consumers don’t understand what impacts their credit profile and, more importantly, don’t know what actions they can take to help improve it. This short quiz will help test how much you know about your credit profile and how it works.
1. To have the best credit profile impact, what is the maximum amount of your monthly credit line you should use?a) 70%b) 30%c) 50%
2. What is the top contributing factor to what makes a good credit score?a) Length of credit historyb) Amounts you owec) Payment history
3. If you pay 2% each month on your credit card (typical minimum payment), when will you pay off a $3,000 balance at 10% interest?a) 18 yearsb) 6 yearsc) 3 years
4. After paying off a high-interest credit card, you should:a) Continue using it occasionallyb) Close the accountc) Use the full amount of available credit every month
5. Applying for credit cards in order to just receive a free sign-up gift (t-shirts, mugs, etc.) has no impact on my credit profile?True or False
6. Rewards points on credit cards are a good deal when:a) I get cash backb) I get free airline ticketsc) I carry no balance each month
7. To have a credit score, I must have at least one creditor reporting activity on my credit report for:a) 12 monthsb) 8 monthsc) 6 months
8. Credit bureaus that manage your personal credit report data and credit scores are a:a) Government entityb) Non-profit agencyc) Regular business corporation
9. Banks and credit card companies think you are credit-worthy by how many credit offers you receive by mail?True or False
10. Credit scores are used by lenders mainly to: a) Tell how I compare to other consumersb) Tell if I make my payments on timec) Predict the likeliness that I will repay my loan on time
Answers: 1 - c, 2 - c, 3 - a, 4 - a, 5 - False, 6 - c, 7 - c, 8 - c, 9 - False, 10 - c
If you find you answered more than half of these questions wrong, you’re not alone. In a survey, we found that the majority of consumers do not know the answers to these and similar types of questions. On average, U.S. consumers have a total of 13 credit obligations on their credit report. These include installment loans (auto loans, mortgage loans, student loans, etc.) and credit cards (such as department store charge cards, gas cards, or bank cards). As a result of the numerous outstanding credit obligations, combined with the lack of proper knowledge and guidance about what impacts their credit profile, the average U.S. consumer ends up spending thousands of dollars on unnecessary interest expenses.
The good news is that it’s not too late. With a good understanding and proper guidance of how credit works, consumers can learn how to effectively manage their personal credit profile. Improvements can be obtained fairly rapidly with credit coaching services and the proper changes (no more trial-and-error stuff). Our survey group of customers who participated in a credit optimization and coaching service saw their credit scores increase by an average of 30 points in just four months as a result of more effectively managing their credit. More than ever, every responsible consumer should proactively evaluate, optimize and protect their credit before they have a required credit need or an issue arises.
Market Issues by Jeff Mandel and Marlin Brandt
Read more: http://rismedia.com/2009-07-11/do-you-have-above-average-credit/#ixzz0L9hxN2JV&C "
Milicki and Associates
110 Evans Mill Drive, Suite 103, Dallas, Georgia 30157
Office: 770-874-2022 Toll Free: 1-866-966-3022 Fax: 770-8742027
www.milicki.com info@milicki.com
Forty-two percent of U.S. consumers have credit scores between 550 and 699. As a result, these consumers typically don’t qualify for preferred interest rates and, depending on their overall credit profile, they may not even qualify for certain loans and credit cards. The primary challenge is that most consumers don’t understand what impacts their credit profile and, more importantly, don’t know what actions they can take to help improve it. This short quiz will help test how much you know about your credit profile and how it works.
1. To have the best credit profile impact, what is the maximum amount of your monthly credit line you should use?a) 70%b) 30%c) 50%
2. What is the top contributing factor to what makes a good credit score?a) Length of credit historyb) Amounts you owec) Payment history
3. If you pay 2% each month on your credit card (typical minimum payment), when will you pay off a $3,000 balance at 10% interest?a) 18 yearsb) 6 yearsc) 3 years
4. After paying off a high-interest credit card, you should:a) Continue using it occasionallyb) Close the accountc) Use the full amount of available credit every month
5. Applying for credit cards in order to just receive a free sign-up gift (t-shirts, mugs, etc.) has no impact on my credit profile?True or False
6. Rewards points on credit cards are a good deal when:a) I get cash backb) I get free airline ticketsc) I carry no balance each month
7. To have a credit score, I must have at least one creditor reporting activity on my credit report for:a) 12 monthsb) 8 monthsc) 6 months
8. Credit bureaus that manage your personal credit report data and credit scores are a:a) Government entityb) Non-profit agencyc) Regular business corporation
9. Banks and credit card companies think you are credit-worthy by how many credit offers you receive by mail?True or False
10. Credit scores are used by lenders mainly to: a) Tell how I compare to other consumersb) Tell if I make my payments on timec) Predict the likeliness that I will repay my loan on time
Answers: 1 - c, 2 - c, 3 - a, 4 - a, 5 - False, 6 - c, 7 - c, 8 - c, 9 - False, 10 - c
If you find you answered more than half of these questions wrong, you’re not alone. In a survey, we found that the majority of consumers do not know the answers to these and similar types of questions. On average, U.S. consumers have a total of 13 credit obligations on their credit report. These include installment loans (auto loans, mortgage loans, student loans, etc.) and credit cards (such as department store charge cards, gas cards, or bank cards). As a result of the numerous outstanding credit obligations, combined with the lack of proper knowledge and guidance about what impacts their credit profile, the average U.S. consumer ends up spending thousands of dollars on unnecessary interest expenses.
The good news is that it’s not too late. With a good understanding and proper guidance of how credit works, consumers can learn how to effectively manage their personal credit profile. Improvements can be obtained fairly rapidly with credit coaching services and the proper changes (no more trial-and-error stuff). Our survey group of customers who participated in a credit optimization and coaching service saw their credit scores increase by an average of 30 points in just four months as a result of more effectively managing their credit. More than ever, every responsible consumer should proactively evaluate, optimize and protect their credit before they have a required credit need or an issue arises.
Market Issues by Jeff Mandel and Marlin Brandt
Read more: http://rismedia.com/2009-07-11/do-you-have-above-average-credit/#ixzz0L9hxN2JV&C "
Milicki and Associates
110 Evans Mill Drive, Suite 103, Dallas, Georgia 30157
Office: 770-874-2022 Toll Free: 1-866-966-3022 Fax: 770-8742027
www.milicki.com info@milicki.com
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
GEORGIA - No Homestead Tax Exemption for 2009
"NO HOMESTEAD TAX EXEMPTION FOR 2009
The 'Governor's Tax Credit' for homestead property was NOT funded by the State legislature for 2009 which will result in an increase on your 2009 tax bill between $77.04 and $228.24 (depending on other exemptions you have or whether your Property is located within the city limits).
If your taxes are paid from an escrow account through your mortgage lender, you may want to notify them so the escrow payment amount can be adjusted accordingly.
Click on the following link for video of Gail Downing, Cobb County Tax Commissioner
Homestead exemption
For additional information, go to www.cobbtax.org then click on “Property Tax”
Milicki and Associates
110 Evans Mill Drive, Suite 103, Dallas, Georgia 30157
Office: 770-874-2022 Toll Free: 1-866-966-3022 Fax: 770-874-2027
www.milicki.com
info@milicki.com
The 'Governor's Tax Credit' for homestead property was NOT funded by the State legislature for 2009 which will result in an increase on your 2009 tax bill between $77.04 and $228.24 (depending on other exemptions you have or whether your Property is located within the city limits).
If your taxes are paid from an escrow account through your mortgage lender, you may want to notify them so the escrow payment amount can be adjusted accordingly.
Click on the following link for video of Gail Downing, Cobb County Tax Commissioner
Homestead exemption
For additional information, go to www.cobbtax.org then click on “Property Tax”
Milicki and Associates
110 Evans Mill Drive, Suite 103, Dallas, Georgia 30157
Office: 770-874-2022 Toll Free: 1-866-966-3022 Fax: 770-874-2027
www.milicki.com
info@milicki.com
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